The Indian banana comes from America, but can also be planted here. We show what you should consider when buying the Pawpaw.

The Indian banana can also find its way into your garden - we will tell you everything about buying the exotic fruit

Indian bananas (Asimina triloba), also called pawpaw, are still rather unknown to us, but are becoming more and more popular. The exotic plant is hardy, bears beautiful flowers and golden foliage in autumn and the fruits taste particularly exotic. So many reasons to grow Indian bananas in your own garden. We'll tell you what to look out for when buying Indian bananas and where you can get your pawpaw from.

The Indian banana originally comes from North America and was already valued by the Indians there as a nutritious and exotic-tasting fruit. It is one of the very few tropical fruits that you can also grow outdoors in our country. With its unique taste reminiscent of mango, pineapple, passion fruit and vanilla, it is something very special and an asset to any garden. However, the own propagation of Indian bananas is very demanding. It therefore makes perfect sense to leave the sowing to the professionals and buy a Indian banana plant.

Buying an Indian banana: What to look out for

Before you buy your Indian banana, you should ask yourself the following questions:

  • How big should the plant I buy be?
  • Do I want to grow my pawpaw outdoors or in a pot?
  • How much money do I want to spend on my Indian banana?
The Indian banana is also often called pawpaw and comes from North America

The size of the Indian banana plays a crucial role in the purchase and influences all of these questions. Smaller Indian banana plants are significantly cheaper, are very well suited for cultivation in pots and can decorate the balcony or terrace, for example. If you want to cultivate your pawpaw outdoors, things are a little different. Although Indian bananas are very hardy when fully grown - they can withstand minus temperatures down to -30 °C - this does not apply to young onesplants too. It is therefore advisable not to plant Indian bananas outdoors until they are sufficiently large and have developed a pronounced root ball.

Indian bananas in 3 liter containers are usually too small for the field and should be cultivated in pots for another two years before they are planted out. Pawpaws in 6 liter containers, on the other hand, are ready for planting outdoors. However, large Indian bananas also cost many times more than smaller specimens.

Tip: Use a suitable soil for potted Indian bananas, such as our peat-free Plantura organic universal soil.

The state of he alth of the plant is also important when buying. Before buying, be sure to examine them for signs of pests and diseases. The root ball should also make a he althy and undamaged impression. This is the only way for your Indian banana to have the best conditions to grow well with you.

Buy Indian banana: choice of variety

Choosing the right variety is also crucial when buying your Indian banana. We have put together the most popular pawpaw varieties to help you decide:

  • 'Sunflower': This variety is one of the most popular in our latitudes. It is self-pollinating, so no cross-pollinator is needed.
  • 'Taylor': This variety needs to be cross-pollinated. On the other hand, it bears fruits that are soft and sweet from September.
  • 'Davis': This Indian banana variety is not self-pollinating. The plant is very resistant to cold.
  • 'Allegheny': This variety is not self-pollinating either. The fruits can grow up to 15 centimeters and are very aromatic.
  • 'Mango': As the name suggests, the fruit of this variety looks very much like a mango. It is very fast growing.
  • 'Prima': This variety is self-pollinating. The fruits are very large and impress with their creamy, fibre-free flesh.
  • 'Rappahannock': This variety convinces with large green, very aromatic fruits. It is not self-pollinating either.
A large Indian banana plant is significantly more expensive, but it also bears fruit much earlier

Buying Indian bananas: Recommended sources of supply

Indian bananas are not very well known here, so it might be a bit difficult to find a suitable specimen. However, you could find what you are looking for in well-stocked garden centers or tree nurseries. Fortunately, there are also some dealers on the Internet whospecialized in the sale of exotic plants. We have put together a selection of online dealers for Indian bananas for you here:

PflanzenSpezl.de: The family business has set itself the task of selling rare fruit and berry speci alties. Here you will find a large selection of different Indian bananas.

Pflanzmich.de: This online dealer also offers some Indian bananas for sale.

Zitronenlust.de: Not only citrus trees, but also many other Mediterranean and tropical plants are offered for sale here. In addition to olive trees and palm trees, you will also find Indian bananas.

Once the Indian banana has been bought, it's time to plant and care for it. You can read everything you need to know about growing Indian bananas in your own garden here.

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